Quote by Harry Connick, Jr.

Well, my dad was the district attorney of New Orleans for about 30 years.

Well, my dad was the district attorney of New Orleans for ab

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This quote suggests that the speaker's father held the position of district attorney in New Orleans for a significant period of time, approximately 30 years. The use of "well" and "about" indicates a casual tone, implying that the speaker considers their father's career a noteworthy aspect of their background. It implies a sense of pride or admiration for their father's long-standing dedication to public service in the legal field within their community.

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By Harry Connick, Jr.

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